Stream the NBA Finals: Mavericks vs Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics battle for the championship title in the NBA Finals.

The matchup is set: The Dallas Mavericks tip off against the Boston Celtics in the highly anticipated NBA Finals. Will the Western or Eastern Conference champs win basketball’s ultimate prize?

Quick take: The Celtics are one series win away from making NBA history. Currently tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most titles, they are hoping to secure their 18th championship. However, it won’t be an easy victory. The Celtics have only lost two games this postseason and will have home-court advantage, but the surging Mavericks will be standing in their way. The Mavericks have already upset the West’s No. 1, No. 3, and No. 4 seeds, and they are determined to continue their winning streak.

Don’t miss: Keep an eye on the Mavericks’ unstoppable backcourt duo of Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving. If the Celtics can’t find a way to contain them, the Mavericks will surely be raising the championship trophy. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ own superstar tandem, are eager to earn their first championship rings.

Where to find it: To catch all the exciting on-court action, start by downloading the official NBA app, which offers highlights, stats, and game-day analysis.

Stream the game live in the ESPN app (cable authentication required) or in the Sling app with a Sling Orange with Sports Extras plan subscription.

When it happens: The best-of-seven series begins today at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT.

Listen along

If you prefer to listen to the action, consider subscribing to TuneIn Radio’s premium subscription, which offers official NBA postseason audio feeds from local-market announcers.

Go deep

For real-time scores, play-by-play updates, team stats, and lineup details, check out Apple Sports. It's a fast way to stay updated on the games. Plus, it syncs seamlessly with your favorites selected in the My Sports experience in the Apple News and Apple TV apps. (Available for iPhone models running iOS 17.2 or later.)